Lonnie Earl Means, 86, of Brounland Road went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.
He retired from FMC as Electrical Maintenance Supervisor. He also worked in stonemasonry, taxidermy and as a sculptor and was known for his railroad spike men. Lonnie served as a Navy Frogman in the Korean War. During his five years of service he was awarded two Purple Hearts.
He loved hunting,
fishing, gardening and story telling; and he faithfully attended Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Millie Means; brothers, Clemeth and T. J. Means.
Lonnie is survived by his wife of 16 years, whom he loved very much, Nancy; children, Jackie (Gil) Bryant, Mark (Julie) Means and Roxanne (Scott) Pistol; step-daughters, Melinda and Melissa Ransom; grandchildren, Tracy Assi, Madison Means and Caleb Nomar; great grandchildren, Sahara and Sasha Assi.
A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, located at the intersection of Brounland Road and Corridor G – 119, with Pastors Dwight McClure, Doris Walls and Randy Searls officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
A fellowship dinner will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the Alum Creek Lions Club, P. O. Box 224, Alum Creek or the HELPS Ministries, c/o Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 518, Alum Creek, WV 25003
Dearest Nancy and family,
I was so sad to hear about Lonnie’s passing. May you rest in our heavenly Father’s love, comfort and peace during this time and beyond!
Love, Barbara, Dean & Denise Lofman
Dear Mark, Jackie, and Roxanne,
I have just now learned learned that you’ve lost your dad. I am so sorry and we would’ve been at the service if we had known.
I’ll never forget all of our childhood memories out on the mountain. I always loved your dad’s
Honda. It was huge and I loved motorcycles.
I would love to see you all. I love you and praying for you.
I’m sure it would have been a privilege to have known Mr. Means, but I never had that opportunity. I only wanted to share some scriptural encouragement that helped me. I hope you are being comforted by the gift of prayer. I am so sorry for your loss.
Psalms 36:10, 11, 29
Isaiah 25:8
John 5:28, 29
John 11:25
Acts 24:15
Revelation 21:3,4
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/bible-teach/hope-resurrection-of-dead-loved-ones/
I was so sorry to read of Earl’s passing. Earl was my dad Farris Angel nephew., he was the last of dad’s family. May the Lord bless and comfort you all. Frances Angel Scarbro , Box 362, Sylvester, WV 25193
Earl was a good friend. We will miss him.
Thank you for your service to our country Mr. Means!
Our prayers are with you Roxanne